09/19/2025
MOON7 presents Treasure of the Rice Terraces, a documentary film featuring the legendary 108-year-old Kalinga tattoo artist Apo Whang-od, Lars Krutak, and Grace Palicas. Directed by Kent Donguines, premiering at Vancouver International Film Festival.
This film was made possible by Knowledge Network, Creative BC, the unwavering support of the village of Buscalan, and our incredible crew who journeyed alongside us to bring this story to life.
“When a Filipino-Canadian filmmaker returns to his homeland to reconnect with his roots, he learns about the ancient art of Kalinga tattooing from the legendary 108-year-old artist, Apo Whang-od, discovering how this once-forgotten tradition has shaped the Filipino identity today.”
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When a Filipino-Canadian filmmaker returns to his homeland to reconnect with his roots, he learns about the ancient art of Kalinga tattooing from the legenda...
